Denis Shapovalov Ranks Wimbledon Conditions Slower than a Clay Court in an Audacious Rant

Albeit making a remark about how the grass court at Wimbledon is slower compared to the clay court, he has not had much of a good run in any of his clay tournaments either this year. He has had an opening round exit in Monte Carlo, Munich, and Rome, and an exit after his second round at the Madrid Open and French Open.

Mariano Navone will face Pedro Martinez in the second round at Wimbledon

Mariano Navone has reached the second round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career, and he will face Spain’s Pedro Martinez in this round. Both players will meet for the first time on court.

The Spaniard defeated Great Britain’s George Loffhagen in his opening round at the tournament. Martinez’s best run at Wimbledon was in 2021, when he reached the third round.

Intense heat poses problems for players and spectators at Wimbledon

The conditions this year at Wimbledon have been very tough for players. Air temperature on the grounds had reached 31.4°C by afternoon on Monday, surpassing the previous record at the opening day of the Championships—the 29.3°C set in 2001.

The heat had an intense effect on the spectators, as could be seen during the match between two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Fabio Fognini on Monday. The match was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.

The 22-year-old rushed to get water for the affected person, who was seated in a sunny area on the opposite side of the court from the umpire’s chair. His kind gesture was acknowledged by fans, and Alcaraz also sent a heartfelt message to the person on X. When temperatures are at or soar above 30.1 degrees C (86.2 degrees F), Wimbledon implements its “heat rule” policy, allowing players to request a 10-minute break in play to leave the court.